VIEW august / september / october / november / 2011 - Museum of ...

above: craIg KauFFman, UNTITLED (DetaIl),
1968, sYntHetIc polYmer vacuum-FormeD
pleXIglass WItH acrYlIc lacQuer. collectIon
museum oF contemporarY art san DIego, gIFt
oF artHur anD carol golDberg In Honor oF
margo leavIn. © estate oF craIg KauFFman.
pHoto: pHIlIpp scHolZ rIttermann.
mcasD opens most ambItIous eXHIbItIon to
Date. see PHENOMENAL: CALIFORNIA LIGHT, SPACE,
SURFACE, p. 3
PHENOMENAL pre-openIngs, p. 4
VIEW august / september / october / november / 2011
tWo tnt’s on tHe HorIZon, p. 6
alt.pIcturesHoWs returns to mcasD, p. 7
neW PERSPECTIVES serIes starts tHIs Fall, p. 7
tHe Queen oF burlesQue, DIta von teese,
HeaDlInes monte carlo, p. 8
see WHat’s poppIng up at 1001 Kettner, p. 11

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eXHIbItIons la jolla

PHENOMENAL: CALIFORNIA LIGHT, SPACE, SURFACE >
9/25/11 tHrougH 1/22/12 > LA JOLLA > Phenomenal is
the most ambitious exhibition in both size and scope yet
undertaken by mcasD. It will occupy the majority of the
museum’s galleries in la jolla and downtown.
Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface takes
an in-depth look at work by 13 artists whose perceptual
investigations and innovative use of industrial materials
helped define an era of art making in southern california
during the 1960s and 1970s.
Whether by directing the flow of natural light, embedding
artificial light within objects or architecture, or playing
with light through the use of reflective or translucent
materials, these artists each created situations capable
of stimulating heightened awareness in the viewer.
the artists featured in Phenomenal are peter
alexander, larry bell, ron cooper, mary corse, robert
Irwin, craig Kauffman, john mccracken, bruce nauman,
eric orr, Helen pashgian, james turrell, De Wain
valentine, and Doug Wheeler.
the la jolla installation of Phenomenal will include
important early and transitional works by larry bell
and Doug Wheeler, as well as immersive environments
by bruce nauman and eric orr. the properties of resin
as a material that can capture, reflect, and refract both
light and color is demonstrated with exceptional pieces
by peter alexander, ron cooper, john mccracken, Helen
pashgian, and De Wain valentine.
a key feature of the la jolla presentation of
Phenomenal is a selection of drawings by the participating
artists. these works range from quick preparatory
sketches to finished presentation drawings, from workmanlike
plans to poetic meditations on the properties
of materials. Highlights of this installation will include
pigmented wax drawings by peter alexander, studies
for light pieces from ron cooper’s 1973 solo show in la
jolla, lyrical watercolors by craig Kauffman and james
turrell, pages torn from john mccracken’s sketchbook,
and extremely detailed renderings by Doug Wheeler,
who worked both sides of his drawing sheets to achieve
ghostly images. many of these works on paper are being
exhibited for the first time.
Phenomenal is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated,
240-page scholarly catalogue, co-published by mcasD
and university of california press. the first critical reader
on this topic, the Phenomenal book is edited by curator
robin clark. It is a key addition to literature on art made
in los angeles during the intensely vibrant decades of
the 1960s and 1970s.
Phenomenal is curated by the David c. copley
Director and ceo Hugh Davies and curator robin clark.
Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface is organized
by the museum of contemporary art san Diego and
< opposIte: james turrell, MUSIC FOR THE MENDOTA, 1969. Watercolor,
gouacHe, anD pencIl on grapH paper. purcHase. tHe museum
oF moDern art, neW YorK, nY, usa. © 1969 james turrell.
DIgItal Image © tHe museum oF moDern art/lIcenseD bY scala/
art resource, nY.
> tHIs page: Doug WHeeler, untItleD, 1965, acrYlIc on canvas WItH
neon tubIng. collectIon museum oF contemporarY art san DIego,
gIFt oF tHe artIst anD partIal museum purcHase WItH InternatIonal
anD contemporarY collectors FunDs anD proceeDs From
museum oF contemporarY art san DIego art auctIon 2010. © Doug
WHeeler. pHoto bY pHIlIpp scHolZ rIttermann / larrY bell, untItleD,
1964. coateD glass WItH cHrome-plateD brass Frame. collectIon
museum oF contemporarY art san DIego, museum purcHase.
© 1964 larrY bell. pHoto: pHIlIpp scHolZ rIttermann.
has been made possible thanks to a major grant from the
getty Foundation. the project has also received generous
grants from the Henry luce Foundation for american
art and the Farrell Family Foundation. additional support
for the project comes from Faye Hunter russell, brent
Woods and laurie mitchell, and the national endowment
for the arts. Institutional support for mcasD is provided,
in part, by the city of san Diego commission for arts and
culture, and the james Irvine Foundation.
Phenomenal is a feature of Pacific Standard Time:
Art in L.A. 1945-1980. this unprecedented collaboration,
initiated by the getty Foundation, brings together
more than 60 cultural institutions from across southern
california for six months beginning in october 2011 to
tell the story of the birth of the los angeles art scene
and how it became a major new force in the art world.
pacific standard time is an initiative of the getty.
the presenting sponsor is bank of america.
SPENCER FINCH: ROME (PANTHEON, NOON, JUNE 14,
2011) > 9/25/11 tHrougH 1/22/12 > la jolla > at once grand
and subtle, spencer Finch’s light-based installations bridge
an actual locale with a recalled memory. rather than depict
a scene’s physical contours, Finch evokes the moment and
mood of a place by controlling the quality of light, color, or
other sensory information. In this way, he translates one
physical experience into an analogous aesthetic incident.
Finch links locales and actions which are in fact separated
by time and space. this fall, Finch will evoke ancient rome
in seaside la jolla with a reference to architecture of the
Italian pantheon. Within mca’s axline court, Finch will recall
the circular oculus of the pantheon’s expansive dome.
Finch intends to fashion a massive scrim-covered lens to
filter the light of the robert venturi-designed lantern. this
translucent disc will counter not only venturi’s exuberant
architecture, but will translate the california sunshine into
the quality of light found at the roman landmark.
Finch, whose work reflects the legacy of light and
space, will present this site-specific installation concurrent
with the historical exhibition Phenomenal: California
Light, Space, Surface. In addition to this architecturallyscaled
work, Finch is planning a second project which
will address the museum’s two contrasting locations in
la jolla and san Diego.
born in 1962, Finch earned a b.a. from Hamilton
college in comparative literature and an m.F.a. in
sculpture from the rhode Island school of Design in
1989. He has exhibited widely since the mid-1990s, including
one-person shows at mass moca and the
corcoran gallery of art.
Rome (Pantheon, noon, June 14, 2011) is organized by
the museum of contemporary art san Diego and is sponsored
by mcasD’s International collectors. related programs
are supported by grants from the james Irvine
Foundation arts Innovation Fund, and the county of san
Diego community enhancement Fund. Institutional support
for mcasD is provided, in part, by the city of san
Diego commission for arts and culture.
EMPEROR’S RIVER: PHILIPP SCHOLZ RITTERMANN >
on vIeW tHrougH 9/5/11 > LA JOLLA > In 2009, philipp
scholz rittermann set out to capture china’s rapidly evolving
economy with a study of life along its historic grand
canal. the man-made waterway has been a major force in
china’s cultural and economic development for more than
two millennia.
Emperor’s River features dramatic landscapes of
this ancient waterway captured through the lens of celebrated
san Diego-based photographer philipp scholz
rittermann.
Emperor’s River: Philipp Scholz Rittermann is organized
by the museum of contemporary art san Diego and
is made possible thanks to funds raised from mcasD’s
monte carlo gala. additional support is generously provided
by pacific sotheby’s International realty.
related programs are supported by grants from the
james Irvine Foundation arts Innovation Fund and the
county of san Diego community enhancement Fund.
Institutional support for mcasD is provided, in part, by
the city of san Diego commission for arts and culture.
HIGH FIDELITY: SELECTIONS FROM THE 1960S AND
1970S > on vIeW tHrougH 9/5/11 > LA JOLLA > In 1960,
what was then the la jolla museum of art dedicated its
focus to contemporary art. Fifty years later, the museum of
contemporary art san Diego (as it is known today) boasts
powerful examples of work by visual artists that helped
define the second half of the 20th century.
High Fidelity features selections from the 1960s and
1970s, formative decades in the museum’s own maturation,
as well as a period of artistic ferment in the united
states. High Fidelity showcases more than 50 works by
notable artists such as ellsworth Kelly and agnes martin,
and others who call california their home including ed
ruscha and alexis smith. together, these “greatest hits”
announce the museum’s own history even as they chart
contemporary art trends.
High Fidelity honors the late murray a. gribin (1923-
2011), an inspired trustee and patron of mcasD since the
1970s. gribin donated more than 75 works to mcasD.
High Fidelity features selections of these gifts with an
emphasis on his early acquisitions, including works by
sam Francis, joe goode, and ed ruscha.
High Fidelity: Selections from the 1960s and 1970s is
organized by the museum of contemporary art san Diego
and is made possible thanks to a generous lead gift from
Faye Hunter russell. additional support for the exhibition
is provided by barbara bloom and by the cochrane
exhibition Fund, the san Diego county neighborhood
reinvestment program Fund and District 3 supervisor
pam slater-price, the mandell Weiss charitable trust,
and llWW Foundation.
related programs are supported by grants from the
james Irvine Foundation arts Innovation Fund and the
county of san Diego community enhancement Fund.
Institutional support for mcasD is provided, in part, by
the city of san Diego commission for arts and culture.
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eXHIbItIons DoWntoWn
PHENOMENAL: CALIFORNIA LIGHT, SPACE, SURFACE >
9/25/11 tHrougH 1/22/12 > DOWNTOWN JACOBS BUILDING
AND 1001 KETTNER > While september 25 marks the
official opening of Phenomenal, the museum will install
and open downtown galleries throughout the summer
months, allowing visitors to partially view the exhibition,
see select installations in progress, and hear from the
artists, curators, and preparators. this is one of the ways
mcasD is aiming to bring the installation process closer
to our members and visitors, providing a rich and engaging
experience.
PHENOMENAL: LARRY BELL > on vIeW begInnIng julY
16 > DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING > the museum’s
strauss gallery is now home to an installation comprised
of five freestanding monumental panes of glass. this
installation by larry bell enlarges and fragments his signature
cube shape in forms that foreground the act of
looking by functioning as both windows and mirrors.
PHENOMENAL: MARY CORSE > on vIeW begInnIng julY
23 > DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING > the mary corse
installation in Wortz gallery constitutes a mini-survey
of her early career, including the works for which she is
best known—monumental white monochrome canvases
embedded with glass microbeads that capture and reflect
ambient light conditions. For the first time the museum
will show corse’s Untitled (Space + Electric light) 1968, a
recent acquisition featuring plexiglas, neon, and high frequency
energy generated by tesla coils.
PHENOMENAL: JAMES TURRELL > on vIeW begInnIng
august 4 > DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING > james
turrell’s Stuck Red and Stuck Blue, 1970, are examples of
the artist’s shallow space constructions in which light is
used to visually flatten areas of the room so that
three dimensions are perceived as two. void and solid
are inverted optically; the negative spaces of cut-out
walls appear solid while the walls themselves seem
to disappear.
PHENOMENAL: DOUG WHEELER > on vIeW begInnIng
august 4 > DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING > Doug
Wheeler’s immersive light installation, originally conceived
in 1968, will include gently curving angles where
walls, ceiling, and floor meet. the surrounding space will
glow with recessed neon light.
PHENOMENAL: ROBERT IRWIN, CRAIG KAUFFMAN,
AND JAMES TURRELL > on vIeW begInnIng august 4
> DOWNTOWN, 1001 KETTNER BUILDING > Work by craig
Kauffman and robert Irwin will be paired on the second
floor of mcasD’s 1001 Kettner building. robert Irwin’s trajectory
from painter, to maker of liminal objects, to creator
of site-conditioned spaces, will be shown in juxtaposition
with the work of his friend and onetime studio-mate craig
Kauffman, who was a pioneer in the adaptation of vacuum-formed
plastic to create “shapes that are their own
supports.” on the first floor of the 1001 building will be
Wedgework V 1975. this piece is a key example of james
turrell’s seminal wedgework series in which light forms
a transparent plane that stretches from one wall edge to
the opposite corner of a room. the resulting spatial ambiguity
and saturated color can lead to an experience that
is both engrossing and disorienting.
Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface is organized
by the museum of contemporary art san Diego and has
been made possible thanks to a major grant from the
getty Foundation. the project has also received generous
grants from the Henry luce Foundation for american art
and the Farrell Family Foundation. additional support for
the project comes from Faye Hunter russell, brent Woods
and laurie mitchell, and the national endowment for the
arts. Institutional support for mcasD is provided, in part,
by the city of san Diego commission for arts and culture,
and the james Irvine Foundation.
Phenomenal is a feature of Pacific Standard Time: Art
in L.A. 1945-1980. this unprecedented collaboration, initiated
by the getty Foundation, brings together more than
60 cultural institutions from across southern california
for six months beginning in october 2011 to tell the story
of the birth of the los angeles art scene and how it became
a major new force in the art world.
Pacific Standard Time is an initiative of the getty. the
presenting sponsor is bank of america.
JENNIFER STEINKAMP: MADAME CURIE > on vIeW
tHrougH 1/2/12 > DOWNTOWN, JACOBS BUILDING >
jennifer steinkamp is one of the most accomplished
time-based, digital video artists working today. Her animations
utilize cutting-edge projectors and digital masking
applications to enhance or contradict the architectural
features they inhabit.
Inspired by her research into atomic energy, atomic explosions,
and the effects of these forces on nature, Madame
Curie is a physically overwhelming, enveloping panoramic
work featuring a field of moving flowers and flowering
trees. the seven-channel projection engages the architecture
of the space and requires seven synchronized projections
onto three walls of the 4,500-square-foot gallery.
marie curie was the recipient of two nobel prizes for
creating the theory of radioactivity, and discovering radium
and polonium. she was also an avid gardener and lover
of flowers. Flowers rendered realistically for this new work
are drawn from a list of more than 40 plants mentioned
in marie curie’s biography, written by her daughter, eve
curie.
like the light and space artists of the late 1960s and
1970s from whom this los angeles-based artist draws her
inspiration, jennifer steinkamp’s art proposes a new type
of bodily experience. Her work exists in time, however, in
the context of the moving image through carefully realistic
renderings of shifting flowers and trees undergoing momentous
seasonal or climatic changes.
Madame Curie is organized by the museum of
contemporary art san Diego and is made possible thanks
to a generous lead gift from joan and Irwin jacobs. support
for mcasD’s acquisition of Madame Curie is provided by
joan and Irwin jacobs.
related programs are supported by grants from the
james Irvine Foundation arts Innovation Fund, and the
county of san Diego community enhancement Fund.
Institutional support for mcasD is provided, in part, by the
city of san Diego commission for arts and culture.
> opposIte: james turrell, WEDGEWORK V, 1975. Flourescent
lIgHt. courtesY oF abstract select ltD., uK. © 1975 james
turrell. pHoto: © 1996 jontY WIlDe.
< tHIs page: robert IrWIn anD larrY bell, lonDon 1970. pHoto bY
larrY bell / marY corse In Her stuDIo WItH lIgHt boX
sculpture suspenDeD, 1968. rolF nelson gallerY recorDs, gIFt
oF rolF g. nelson. tHe gettY researcH InstItute, los angeles
(2010.m.38). pHoto: courtesY oF marY corse.

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also on vIeW / tnt
ALSO ON vIEW…
to complement the 1960s and 1970s light works featured in Phenomenal: California Light,
Space, Surface, robert Irwin’s subtle yet majestic 1°2°3°4° 1997, will be on view in the
Krichman Family gallery in la jolla. a key work in Irwin’s oeuvre, this site-determined,
light-responsive installation harnesses the gallery’s exceptional view to a particularly
rigorous and surprising perceptual investigation.
TNT
TNT: EMERGE > tHursDaY, august 4 > 7-10 pm > DoWntoWn > Free to members; $8
students; $10 general admission
tnt returns to mcasD to celebrate emerging design, music, and taste. visit mcasD’s
newest addition—the product porch at 1001 Kettner—where you can purchase work by
emerging designers and artists. enjoy drinks, art-making activities, and savory treats
from the mIHo gastro truck. live entertainment will be provided by emerging musicians,
all nominees for the san Diego music awards. see the work of artists larry bell,
mary corse, and james turrell as the museum opens the first of many Phenomenal
installations.
TNT > tHursDaY, november 3 > 7-10 pm > DoWntoWn > Free to members; $8 students;
$10 general admission
celebrate mcasD’s most ambitious exhibition to date, Phenomenal: California Light,
Space, Surface, as you enjoy live music, drinks, and art-making activities. Delve deeper
into the art with talks from contemporary artists inspired by the work featured in
Phenomenal.
check www.mcasd.org for tnt updates.
> tHIs page, top to bottom: robert IrWIn, 1°2°3°4°, 1997. apertures cut Into eXIstIng WInDoWs.
collectIon museum oF contemporarY art san DIego. museum purcHase In Honor oF rutH grIbIn
WItH FunDs From tHe rutH anD murraY grIbIn anD ansleY I. graHam trust, los angeles. © robert
IrWIn. artIsts rIgHts socIetY (ars), neW YorK. pHoto: becKY coHen / tnt event. pHoto: carlY ealeY.
robert Irwin’s Square the Room, 2007 will be on view on the second floor of the 1001
Kettner building during the run of Phenomenal. Square the Room belongs to a series of
works in which the artist subtly reorganizes exhibition spaces with the use of scrim.

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De WaIn valentIne’s stuDIo, venIce, calIFornIa, ca. 1969. pHoto: courtesY oF De WaIn valentIne.

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garna g. muller
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robert caplan and Dr. carol randolph
richard and Faye russell
joyce and ted strauss
Faye Wilson
$5,000–$9,999
Frank D. alessio
rusti bartell
shannon bartlett
ralph and gail bryan
Dan and phyllis epstein
rocio and michael Flynn
christian Fogliani
joseph ulloa and anne Fomon
Karen Fox
susan and eric Fuller
elaine and murray galinson
Deni and jeff jacobs
vekeno Kennedy
Fraeda and bill Kopman
gary s. levine
arthur and sandra levinson
leanne Hull macDougall
patsy and David marino
rebecca moores
catherine and bob palmer
viviana and charles polinsky
cele and justin renaudin
james K. robbins
Fritz and nora sargent
suzan and gad shaanan
elene and Herbert solomon
steven m. strauss and lise Wilson
mr. and mrs. Donald r. swortwood
Dr. marie tartar and Dr. steve eilenberg
jose m. tasende
the john m. and
sally b. thornton Foundation
nancy b. tieken
erika and Dr. Fred torri
jo and Howard Weiner
Helene and allan Ziman
$1,500–$4,999
liz and richard bartell
joan and jeremy berg
mr. and mrs. aldis j. browne
trulette clayes and jeff partrick
candy coleman and Will griffith
nina and robert Doede
scott Dunklee
susanna and michael Flaster
carol and lawrence gartner
tom gildred
linda and paul gotskind
jennifer and richard greenfield
jane gribin
richard gribin
gary Koerper and tiffany archer
Dennis Kern
Dr. and mrs. james e. lasry
Ken little
steve and Yvonne maloney
liz and chris mccullah
stephen Warren miles and
marilyn ross miles Foundation
Deborah and charles myers
lawrence paull and marcy bolotin paull
phyllis and stephen pfeiffer
Debra mcginty-poteet and
lawrence poteet
conrad prebys and Debbie turner
Dr. and mrs. j. Harley Quint
john g. rebelo jr. and
sarah b. marsh-rebelo
Frank and Demi rogozienski
miriam rosas
lorna rosenberg
allison rossett
Dr. and mrs. Kurt e. shuler
paul scott silvera
anne and ronald simon
miriam and David smotrich
michael r. somin, aIa
mr. and mrs. Warren steinhauser
sharon and David Wax
sylvia and aaron Wechter
mary ann Weisberg and
bryce perry Foundation
judith and jack White
lisa and corey Wilson-Wirth
Dr. emad and mrs. may Zawaideh
emma & leo Zuckerman
$600–$1,499
viveca bissonnette and jeff Hollander
Dr. and mrs. max l. elliott
chad Farmer
mariana Figueroa
anna Keeve and john Fiske
Hanna and mark gleiberman
judith c. Harris and robert singer, m.D.
lewis and marnie Klein
leslie Klurfeld
christopher nielsen and
paula m.D. Fitzgerald
bob and anne nugent
Dr. alessandro sette &
ms. suzanne melvin
courtney and james trump
jen tuomi and mark macewen
lisa and corey Wilson-Wirth
$300–$599
anonymous
susan & Weston anson
robert e. asher
mr. and mrs. michael p. batter
george & mary cory
john and susan Diekman
scott Dunklee
ryan evans
malgorzata and ray Freiwirth
pam and Hal Fuson
Katherine gallagher goese and
Daniel p. goese
erin gibson cunningham and
sean cunningham
richard l. gomez, m.D.
elliot Hess
Dr. and mrs. john b. Holden
Dr. and mrs. elliott c. lasser
lewis t. lipton
nina macconnel and tom chino
Dennis a. mcconnell
judy and alex mcDonald
Hon. and mrs. james a. mcIntyre
margery mico
sezen oygar
brian schunck
john m. seiber
esther shapiro
joyce cutler shaw
curt sherman
esther and alan siman
jack and bonnie sipe
scott t. swazey
susan and richard ulevitch
Daniel W. vecchitto
erica Wortham and phillip baltazar
anna maria and gerardo Zamorano
erin and Drake Zwahlen
CORpORATE, fOUNDATION, AND
GOvERNMENT DONORS
$100,000 and above
city of san Diego commission for arts
and culture
the getty Foundation
the Henry luce Foundation for
american art
the james Irvine Foundation
the jewish community Foundation
the san Diego Foundation
$50,000–$99,999
county of san Diego community
enhancement Fund (supervisors pam
slater-price, ron roberts, and
greg cox)
gerald and Inez parker Foundation
Qualcomm, Incorporated
san Diego county neighborhood
reinvestment program Fund and
District 3 supervisor,
pam slater-price
$25,000–$49,999
las patronas
the mark & Hilarie moore Family trust
national endowment for the arts
$10,000–$24,999
the legler benbough Foundation at
the san Diego Foundation
cooley llp
gucci
Kpmg llp
llWW Foundation
mandell Weiss charitable trust
pacific sotheby's International realty
nordstrom
northern trust
the resmed Foundation
rotasa Foundation
van cleef & arpels
$5,000–$9,999
california bank & trust
consulate general of brazil in
los angeles
national endowment for the Humanities
pfizer Foundation matching
gifts program
price Family charitable Fund
$1,500–$4,999
the arts Federation
branches…a floral studio
torrey pines bank
$600-$1,499
creative capacity Fund at the center for
creative Innovation
the Hummer garton group -
merrill lynch
paul and magdalena ecke
poinsettia Foundation
$300-$599
merck partnership For giving
the satori Foundation
IN-KIND SUppORT
$25,000 and above
91X
Kpbs
la jolla light
the sofia Hotel
Westfield Horton plaza
$10,000-$19,999
the Framemaker
san Diego citybeat
$5,000-$9,999
art Works san Diego
aston martin
authentic Flavors catering
crown point catering
elegant events catering company
Festivities catering
giuseppe restaurants and Fine catering
Hyatt regency la jolla
neiman marcus
peartrees catering, Inc
ranch & coast magazine
roppongi restaurant and sushi bar
sammy’s Woodfired pizza
san Diego magazine
stone brewing company
tapenade
the French gourmet
tK&a custom catering
We’ve made every effort to be accurate.
This list is current as of 6/30/2011.
Please call 858 454 3541 x172 if you
should find an error, or if you have other
inquiries about Membership.

publIc programs
xCERpTS > tHursDaY, august 11 > 4-5 pm > DoWntoWn > Free to members; Free with
paid gallery admission; 25 and under free (with ID)
as we prepare for the opening of Phenomenal, Xcerpts takes up the word phenomenal
itself. What is its history within and outside of art? How can we tell if something is
phenomenal? join us as we unravel these and other questions.
ON TOpIC: phILIpp SChOLz RITTERMANN > tHursDaY, august 18 > 7 pm > la jolla >
Free to members; $5 apa members; $5 students; $10 general admission
join philipp scholz rittermann, along with mcasD’s chief curator Kathryn Kanjo and
ucsD professor of public culture and urbanism Kyong park, for a discussion focused
on the accelerated changes of china’s grand canal. this program falls on a Free third
thursday; tour the exhibition for free from 5-7 pm.
ALT.pICTUREShOWS 2011 > tHursDaY, august 25 > 7 pm > la jolla > Free to
members; $5 general admission
mcasD and muse chasers proudly present san Diego’s premier short film showcase,
the ninth annual alt.pictureshows. curated by mcasD Film curator and filmmaker
neil Kendricks, the popular one-night only alt.pictureshows transforms sherwood
auditorium and portions of mcasD’s galleries into the ultimate micro-cinema
experience. please be advised that many of the program’s short films have not
been rated and contain adult content.
pERSpECTIvES > tHursDaY, september 1 > 4–5 pm > la jolla > Free to members; $5
students; $10 general admission
Perspectives is a new series that invites the public to take a seat at the table with artists,
curators, and specialists in various fields of knowledge, and enrich discussions about
works of art or exhibitions.
join us in a discussion of mike calway-Fagen’s work as we explore how he engages some
of the same issues dealt with in High Fidelity.
pERSpECTIvES: COLOR, pERCEpTION, AND NATURAL LIGhT phENOMENA >tHursDaY,
september 15 > 7 pm > DoWntoWn > Free to members; $5 students; $10 general
admission
join us for an enlightening discussion led by ucsD physics professor Dr. thomas murphy,
whose studies of color and the natural appearance of things lends a unique perspective
to the work featured in Phenomenal. We’ll take a closer look at the work of mary corse,
james turrell, and bruce nauman. this program falls on a Free third thursday; tour the
exhibition for free from 5-7 pm.
EDUCATOR RECEpTION > tHursDaY, october 13 > 4:30–7:30 pm > la jolla > Free to
educators; rsvp required
explore Phenomenal and imagine the possibilities for curriculum connections. enjoy a
special screening of the film "robert Irwin: the beauty of Questions" and consider ways
to use Phenomenal artwork to inspire your students. light refreshments will be served.
rsvp to education@mcasd.org with subject line “educator reception rsvp.”
pERSpECTIvES > tHursDaY, october 20 > 7 pm > la jolla > Free to members; $5
students; $10 general admission
join mcasD preparators jeremy Woodall and thom Demello for an intriguing insider
look at the challenges they encountered while installing Phenomenal: California Light,
Space, Surface. this program falls on a Free third thursday; tour the exhibition for free
from 5-7 pm.
PHENOMENAL SYMpOSIUM > saturDaY, november 5 > 11 am > la jolla > $10
members and students; $15 general admission
join us for a unique opportunity to hear from light and space scholars at the Phenomenal
symposium, which will also serve as the launch of the related publication. Phenomenal
authors michael auping, robin clark, stephanie Hanor, adrian Kohn, and Dawna schuld
will share highlights of their research. they will be joined by tom learner, senior scientist
as well as head of contemporary research at the getty conservation Institute, and curator
of the exhibition From Start to Finish: De Wain Valentine’s ‘Gray Column,’ and andrew
perchuk, deputy director at the getty research Institute and curator of Pacific Standard
Time: Cross Currents in LA Painting and Sculpture, 1945-1980.
PHENOMENAL fAMILY ART LAB > sunDaY, november 6 > 2-4 pm > la jolla > $10
member and military Families; $25 general public Family*
this in-gallery conversation and hands-on art-making experience will allow families to
further explore process and materials inspired by the current exhibition.
*Family price covers two adults and up to three youth.
fILM > CRAzY WISDOM: ThE LIfE AND WORK Of ERIC ORR > tHursDaY, november 17
> 7 pm > la jolla > Free to members; $5 students; $10 general admission
this documentary features interviews with artists larry bell and judy chicago, curator
maurice tuchman, and art theorist thomas mcevilley, as it follows the story of an artist
who refused conventional limitations of space and the physical qualities of materials by
seeking the freedom of ideas. a Q&a with filmmaker elizabeth orr, the artist’s daughter,
will follow the screening.
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EDUCATION pROGRAMS
this spring mcasD welcomed two new additions, education curator cris scorza and
education associate anne Kindseth. prior to her arrival at mcasD, cris was the manager
of tours and Family programs at the new museum in new York. In this position she
developed and established the first docent program for the new museum, developed
interpretive materials for youth and adult audiences, and supported professional development
for teachers. cris has worked and collaborated with institutions such as moma,
the museum of arts and Design, and brooklyn children's museum.
anne brings a wealth of experience to mcasD and has worked for museums across
the country, including the los angeles county museum of art, art Institute of chicago,
and the museum of modern art in new York.
In addition to administering mcasD's public programs, anne and cris are both
charged with providing unique opportunities for people of all ages to explore contemporary
art through various educational and interpretive avenues. Following are some of the
programs administered by the education Department.
• mcasD self-guided tours are available for college and university groups and community
organizations, as well as look/explore tours and artlab Workshops, which are
specially designed for middle school and high school students.
• the extended school partnership program empowers teachers to use the museum as
an extension of the classroom. this program consists of field trips to the museum, and
a culminating event in which the school’s community as well as students' families and
friends celebrate their accomplishments and showcase their artwork at the museum.
• the teen art council (tac) forms and creates the core of mcasD’s teen programming.
led by an mcasD educator, 15 teens from across san Diego meet weekly to explore
works of art and learn about the inner workings of the museum in order to plan, develop,
and market a spectrum of programs that reaches a broad teen audience.
• Xcerpts, mcasD's book club, enriches the experience of art in the museum by using
texts from the mcasD library collection.
• thoughtlab is a new space for personal reflection and public dialogue surrounding
mcasD exhibitions. read, discuss, write, and make the museum your own in this space
designed to inspire research, reflection, and questioning. located at mcasD la jolla,
thoughtlab also acts as a public forum.
both cris and anne are committed to the museum’s vision of serving diverse audiences
through the exhibition, interpretation, collection, and preservation of contemporary art.
For more information about mcasD’s education programs, contact the education
Department at 858 454 3541 x318 or e-mail education@mcasd.org.
MEMBER NEWS
MONTE CARLO GOES BURLESqUE > saturDaY, september 10 > 6:30 pm > la jolla
In april, we announced that mcasD would reveal its racy side at our 35th annual gala,
monte carlo goes burlesque. We also promised an appearance by a special guest performer.
We’re thrilled to share that the queen of burlesque, Dita von teese, will headline
this year’s gala!
monte carlo will be a celebration like none other as the la jolla galleries undergo an
extraordinary transformation inspired by the anticipation, seduction, and pageantry of
burlesque. the evening will begin with a cocktail party featuring sexy, burlesque-themed
concoctions, followed by an elegant, seaside dinner under the stars. after dinner, guests
will enjoy an unforgettable prelude to dessert as Dita von teese performs her opium
Den show. the party will continue late into the night at the after party, with Djs, gaming,
dancing in the boom boom room, and a second performance by Dita von teese.
join co-chairs valerie cooper and David c. copley for this unforgettable evening.
Individual tickets and tables are available at www.mcasd.org/montecarlo. all proceeds
support mcasD’s education programs and exhibitions. For more information regarding
tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please call 858 454 3541 x118.
MEMBERS’ OpENING: PHENOMENAL: CALIFORNIA LIGHT, SPACE, SURFACE > saturDaY,
september 24 > 7–9 pm > la jolla > Free to members; $20 general admission
celebrate mcasD’s largest exhibition to date at the members’ preview of Phenomenal:
California Light, Space, Surface. enjoy music, cocktails, and gallery guide-led tours while
getting a sneak peek at the exhibition before it opens to the public.
members at the supporter level ($600) and above are invited to an exclusive
supporters’ reception prior to the members’ opening, featuring hosted hors d’oeuvres
and drinks. For more information on upgrading your membership, please contact rob
sherer at 858 454 3541 x162 or rsherer@mcasd.org.
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anne KInDsetH / mcasD members at tHe member summer socIal. pHoto: greg lambert / DIta von teese,
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INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS TOUR Of ISTANBUL & vENICE > october 30 tHrougH
november 8
one of the greatest benefits of mcasD’s International collectors membership is the
opportunity to travel to art destinations around the world. this fall, the museum’s
International collectors will travel to Istanbul and venice, where they will experience
two of the most celebrated contemporary art biennials. mcasD David c. copley Director
and ceo Hugh m. Davies and chief curator Kathryn Kanjo will lead the group as they
tour the booming art scene in Istanbul, visiting private collections, artist studios, and the
12th Istanbul biennial. the group will then travel to venice to explore the 54th venice
biennale, the oldest international festival of contemporary visual art. contact jeanna
Yoo at 858 454 3541 x179 or jyoo@mcasd.org for information about the tour.
MEMBER DAY > sunDaY, november 6 > 11 am–5 pm > la jolla anD DoWntoWn
join us for our second annual member Day, featuring special opportunities for members
to partake in activities and experience Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface
throughout the day at both locations.
MEMBER q&A
Name: nicole eppley
Occupation: pilates Instructor, Kore pilates
Residence: la jolla
What do you enjoy about contemporary art?
I enjoy the exposure to various forms of expression. Whether it’s a large interactive
installation or an artist’s reinterpretation of existing items found all around us, contemporary
art allows you to view the world from alternate perspectives.
What has been one of your favorite exhibitions at MCASD?
I really enjoyed tara Donovan’s work. the scope of her installations was amazing. It was
impressive to see her ability to take relatively inconsequential things such as drinking
straws and styrofoam cups and transform them into large scale works of art that I would
want in my home.
What do you think is the most rewarding part of membership?
When an exhibition opens, I really enjoy being able to tour the museum with the artists
and get insight into their thought process.
What do you like about being a Member of Avant Garde?
I enjoy getting to know fun people that have a shared interest in contemporary art. the
special events for avant garde members are outstanding! From private artist talks to
cocktails at places like vin de syrah or craft & commerce, I always have a great time.
Why do you think it’s important to support the arts in San Diego?
art gives the community a common identity and helps foster the development of current
and subsequent generations of creative individuals, which in turn leads to a stronger
economy and an overall more interesting city.
AvANT GARDE
Fresh off a tour of the home and studios of artists jean lowe and Kim macconnel,
members of avant garde are looking forward to a season of social meet-ups, cultural
activities, and behind-the-scenes events with mcasD, starting with the members-only
avant garde tnt after party.
avant garde is mcasD’s special interest group created for young professionals and
art enthusiasts 40-something and younger to network with artists, collectors, and peers,
while experiencing the best in contemporary culture. new $500 membership and includes
an mcasD Dual/Household membership. It’s perfect for couples or two friends.
For information on membership, please contact rob sherer at 858 454 3541 x162 or
rsherer@mcasd.org
MCASD MEMBERShIp OffERS RECIpROCAL BENEfITS
mcasD members at the contributor level ($150) and above enjoy reciprocal membership
to more than 450 museums throughout the country, including the museum of
contemporary art and the Hammer museum in los angeles, the Walker art center in
minneapolis, the museum of contemporary art in chicago, the Institute for contemporary
art in boston, and the new museum in new York.
contributor members are entitled to free admission during gallery hours, member
discounts on ticketed events and lectures, and member discounts for onsite sales at
partner museum gift shops.
For a full listing of the participating museums, visit www.mcasd.org/join/membership.
to upgrade your membership, contact rob sherer at 858 454 3541 x162 or
rsherer@mcasd.org.
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MCASD’S ANNUAL SELECTION DINNER
on Wednesday, may 11, the museum’s International and contemporary collectors gathered
for the 26th annual selection dinner at mcasD Downtown. at this annual event,
collectors vote to apply a portion of their membership dues toward the acquisition of
new works for mcasD’s permanent collection. this year, the collectors voted to acquire
an exuberant draped canvas by sam gilliam, Dance Me, Dance You 2, #1 2009; a rare polished
resin sphere by Helen pashgian, untitled 1968/69; and two examples of ai Weiwei’s
famous Marble Chair 2010.
the collectors circle provides vital support to mcasD, allowing the museum to fulfill
its mission and engage a wide audience in the san Diego region and beyond. International
collectors co-chairs are olivia and Dr. peter c. Farrell and joan and Irwin jacobs, and
contemporary collectors co-chairs are nancy and matt browar and Drs. stacy and paul
jacobs. International collectors contribute $10,000 annually ($9,700 tax-deductible),
while contemporary collectors contribute $5,000 annually ($4,800 tax-deductible). For
more information or to join the collectors circle, please contact jeanna Yoo at 858 454
3541 x179 or jyoo@mcasd.org.
MCASD’S 26 Th ANNUAL SELECTION DINNER
MEMBERS’ OpENING Of HIGH FIdELITy: SELECTIONS FROM THE 1960S ANd 1970S AND EMPEROR'S RIvER
SpECIAL TRIBUTE TO MICKEY GRIBIN
MCASD ThANKS BARBARA WALBRIDGE
mcasD is honored to have received a generous gift from the estate of barbara Walbridge,
who passed away june 23, 2010, a day after her 96th birthday.
barbara Walbridge built a legacy of donating art to san Diego museums and played a
vital role in the city’s cultural growth. both barbara and her husband norton, a successful
businessman who served on several arts boards before he died in 1976, were active art
collectors and donors.
“barbara had a quiet and significant way of contributing to the culture of this city at
a time when there were few who had the interest, capacity, and knowledge to do so,” said
Hugh Davies, the David c. copley Director and ceo at mcasD. In addition to this generous
gift, the Walbridges donated many works of art to the museum over the years, including
a series of lichtenstein lithographs, and works by billy al bengston, Frank stella,
and mike todd, making a lasting impact to mcasD’s future.
If you are interested in learning more about planned giving, please contact jeanna
Yoo at 858 454 3541 x179 or jyoo@mcasd.org.

eXHIbItIons
ThE STORE
looking for unique gifts, home accessories, or mcasD logo products? shop at the museum’s
X store in la jolla and online at www.mcasd.org/store.
> each nesting table/stool in this set of three opens at the top, with hinged lids for inconspicuous
storage. Designed by paul loebach, these charming tables are inspired by the
simple versatility of american shaker furniture. available in blue and green. Dimensions:
large—17.25 x 14 x 18 inches; medium— 14.5 x 9.5 x 12 inches; small—11.5 x 8.75 x 6 inches.
Members $360 / Non-Members $400
> the whimsical Bow Bin waste basket is a study in contradiction. created by german
designer cordula Kehrer, it is produced by the indigenous aeta people of the philippines
via fair trade ngo preda. made from sustainably harvested rattan and reclaimed plastic
bins, the colorful plastic charmingly offsets the natural wickerwork. Dimensions: 10 x 10.5 x
10 inches
Members $32.40 / Non-Members $36.00
mcasD board of trustees 2011-2012
David c. copley, President / barbara arledge / melissa garfield bartell / Dr. mary F. berglund /
barbara bloom / charles brandes / Wendy H. brody / nancy browar / ronald l. busick / Dr.
charles g. cochrane / valerie cooper / David c. copley / Isabel coppel / Dr. peter c. Farrell /
carolyn p. Farris / pauline Foster / David guss / margaret a. jackson / Dr. paul jacobs / leon
Kassel / vekeno Kennedy / gail Knox / sami ladeki / Holly mcgrath / marilyn miles / scott peters
/ maryanne c. pfister / mason phelps / colette carson royston / nora D. sargent / gad shaanan
/ joyce strauss / matthew c. strauss / sheryl White / brent v. Woods
Honorary trustee
sue K. edwards
Dr. Hugh m. Davies, The David C. Copley Director and CEO
newsletter editor: leah masterson
newsletter contributors: julia altieri, angela bartholomew, robin clark, lesley emery, monique
Fuentes, rebecca Handelsman, Kathryn Kanjo, anne Kindseth, edie nehls, robert pincus, cris scorza,
rob sherer, jenna siman, cynthia tuomi, jeanna Yoo / Designer: alex Devereaux / printer: neyenesch
printers, san Diego
photo credits: larry bell, becky cohen, carly ealey, greg lambert, leah masterson, jim mcHugh, philipp
scholz rittermann, jonty Wilde.
the museum of contemporary art san Diego, founded in 1941, is a member-supported, private,
nonprofit organization dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and interpretation of contemporary
art. mcasD, accredited by the association of museums, is one museum with two locations: la jolla
and downtown san Diego. all programs and activities are made possible by generous contributions
from mcasD members and many individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Institutional support for mcasD is provided by the city of san Diego commission for arts
and culture.
GRANT NEWS
mcasD is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the District 3
neighborhood reinvestment program fund. the generous funding, approved by the
board of supervisors and District 3 county supervisor pam slater-price, will cover the
cost of a climate control (Hvac) system for sherwood auditorium, the museum’s box office,
and the jacobs gallery space adjacent to the auditorium. the grant will also provide
additional support for the hard costs associated with High Fidelity: Selections from the
1960s and 1970s.
also awarding significant support for High Fidelity in the form of a $10,000 grant is
the mandell Weiss charitable trust, which has been a steadfast supporter of education
programming at the museum. llWW Foundation also generously contributed $10,000
in support of the exhibition. the price Family charitable trust, above and beyond its
annual $2,500 gift to the museum, has awarded an additional gift in honor of paul and
stacy jacobs.
as we continue to develop our Foster Family Fine art storage Facility, we would like to
once again thank the parker Foundation and las patronas for their important contributions
towards the outfitting of our Facility. as mcasD’s permanent collection continues
to grow, these donations are crucial in our ability to plan for long-term storage of these
important works. We are deeply grateful to our investors: the foundations, corporations,
and the government agencies who provide resources that allow us to present
seminal and influential contemporary art to the san Diego community.
NEW pRODUCT pORCh AT 1001 KETTNER
the museum’s space at 1001 Kettner boulevard will soon be filled with unique, thoughtfully-designed
products for you and your home. brooks Hudson thomas, owner of specific
merchandise, and blaire Dessent, owner and founder of the vitrine, have been tapped
to run a temporary pop-up store at mcasD Downtown through january 2012, where you
can find everything from limited edition artist books and multiples from leading contemporary
artists, to unique and fun vintage finds from around the world. stop by and shop
the new spot when it opens at our august 4 tnt!
> tHIs page: FeatureD Items on sale at tHe X store: nestIng table/stool anD boW bIn Waste basKet
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mcasD DoWntoWn:
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mcasD la jolla:
700 prospect street, la jolla
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museum caFe
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Weekends at 2 pm
third thursdays at 5 and 6 pm
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Downtown. two-hour metered street
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